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New ModelsMercedes Making Baby SL
Believe it or not, Mercedes has recently revealed that they'll be launching a two-seat sports car based upon their tiny B-class platform. Tentatively named the Mercedes Benz SLA and looking (so far) like a scaled-down Mercedes McLaren SLR, the tiny little front-wheel drive roadster will feature a 1.6L turbocharged four …
NewsPorsche Dishes on New 7 Speed Manual
Although the majority of Porsche's may be leaving the factory with the manu-matic PDK gearbox installed, there's still a very strong market for cars with a third pedal. They're called purists, and out of all the sports car manufacturers, none may understand that particular market better than Porsche. They have, …
New ModelsJaguar's New Sports Car: A Cayman Conqueror?
Realistically, the Germans have had the mid-stream sports car market to themselves for a while now in the form of the Porsche Boxster/Cayman, BMW Z4, and to a lesser degree, Audi TT. Oh sure, Lotus' Elise and Exige have been trying to crack the same nut, but it's proven harder …
NewsChrysler First U.S. Automaker with 8-Speed Transmission
Starting soon, you can get the same ride as high-end cars like Bentley, BMW and Rolls Royce in a 2012 Dodge Charger and 2012 Chrysler 300. Chrysler Group, in working with ZF, is the first U.S. automaker to offer an eight-speed automatic transmission -- and in cars that are much …
NewsNissan Canada announces cross-country Drive Electric Tour
- Drive Electric experience gives Canadians opportunity to test drive and learn more about all-electric Nissan LEAF - Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced that on September 6th, the all-electric Nissan LEAF begins a cross-Canada tour, allowing Canadians to test drive and learn more about the zero-emission vehicle at Nissan …
New ModelsJeep Sneaks Next Call of Duty Wrangler into Lineup
Although some may have scoffed at the initial idea, there's no denying the fact that Jeep's Call of Duty edition Wrangler has been a surprisingly solid seller. Combining a few useful features with some uniquely aggressive styling touches, previous iteration of the video game franchise's flagship vehicle was a hit …
New Models2012 Tacoma Shows Off New Face
Well, it's not exactly all new, but at least 2012 will bear some fruit for Toyota's long-running small pickup truck. Emerging from a mostly-cosmetic refresh bearing a new front fascia, bumpers, and headlights, some of the options lists will change as well, with buyers of the TRD package being rewarded …
NewsVancouver Street Racers Lose Over $2 Million to the Impound Lot
After apparently "celebrating" one of their friends' departures, 13 young Vancouverites will be welcoming the world of public transit with open arms after they were pulled over and cited for driving without due care and consideration. Nabbed for street racing at approximately 200 kph on Vancouver's busy Highway 99 through …
New ModelsHyundai announces pricing for 2012 Veloster
Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced its new 2012 Veloster 3-door coupe will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $18,999. As a Hyundai, the Veloster will be very well equipped with features such as 17-inch alloy wheels, proximity keyless entry with push-button start, Gasoline Direct Injection fuel-saving technology, …
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